Why did my Jaguar XJS have an engine fire?
Earlier cars can have engine fires due to the fuel injector hoses getting brittle and leaking due to the heat in the Vee of the engine. ALL of them can have distributor explosions due to how they’re arranged.
What’s the 0-60 mph time of a 1992 XJS?
MotorWeek tested a 1992 XJS V12 convertible and recorded a 0-60 mph time of 9.0 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 16.8 seconds. Yeah, that’s rather slow by today’s standards. That gorgeous Jag would get smoked by a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica ( 7.8 seconds to 60) or Honda CR-V ( 7.6 seconds ).
What kind of horsepower does a 1992 Jaguar XJS have?
We may earn money from the links on this page. And yet, we’d still choose the Jag. The 1992 Jaguar XJS came with an updated version of the company’s venerable 5.3-liter V12, with 263 horsepower, 288 lb-ft of torque, and fancy Lucas digital fuel-injection.
When did the new Jaguar XJS come out?
In typical Jaguar tradition, the new engine would first be used in a sports car and in 1983 Jaguar launched the AJ6 powered 3.6 liter XJS offering prospective buyers a more economical alternative to the high end V12 XJS although it would not be available in the US.
What causes a Jaguar V-12 engine to overheat?
It has been Kirby Palm’s impression that faulty ignition timing is a major contributor to Jaguar’s reputation for overheating: If the timing of the V-12 is retarded it will overheat BIG TIME. This is supposedly true of most cars but I have never seen it happen the way it happens on the H.E. V-12 5.3 litre engine.
Are there any problems with the Jaguar XJS?
The 5.3L V12 had several problems involving dropped valve seats (which immediately wreck the engine and require a rebuild) if they’re run the least bit hot.
How big is a 1992 Jaguar XJS cabriolet?
Jaguar XJS cabriolet 1992 V12, 115.570 km This is a 1992 Jaguar XJS. The car was largely serviced by Kroymans and a service…
Where can I buy a 1989 Jaguar XJS?
1989 Jaguar XJS V12 – In good condition, odometer reads 35,970 miles starting price $4,000 Being sold at auction Wednesday, Oct. 7th visit www.wsmithauction.com for… More The 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible featured here with 76,640 miles on the odometer is available in British Racing Green with a sand beige interior…. More